Israel accuses Erdoğan of ‘crushing Turkish democracy’ Erdoğan has led Turkey for more than two decades, serving as prime minister from 2003 before becoming president in 2014, consolidating power under an executive presidency approved in a 2017 referendum.
WATCH: Trump lays wreath at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during Memorial Day ceremony President Trump, flanked by VP JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during America's 250th Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington Cemetery.
Trump needs a tougher Iran negotiating strategy – opinion Absent an active supreme leader, there are multiple Revolutionary Guards factions and power brokers; it is unclear whether any single one can deliver his competitors.
Bank of Israel cuts interest rate to 3.75% amid strong shekel and easing inflation Inflation in Israel remains around the midpoint of the government’s 1% to 3% target range, with annual inflation in April recorded at 1.9%.
WATCH: Head of Hamas weapons production eliminated by IDF IDF troops targeted central Gaza, taking out Muhammad Abu Mloukh—a senior Hamas weapons manufacturer who continued to produce arms, endangering Israeli soldiers and civilians throughout the ceasefire.
Aoun: Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon nonnegotiable A ceasefire has been in place since April 17 and was recently extended for several weeks, but fighting has continued.
‘We need weapons’: Iran expert says arming ethnic minorities is the only way to bring down the regime During the unrest last January, various groups managed to capture and hold several cities for 24 hours, despite being armed with nothing.
WATCH: Saudi forces shield Islamic sites from Iranian missile threat As millions gather for Hajj, Saudi Arabia has positioned multiple air defense systems around Islamic pilgrimage sites to guard against potential Iranian missile strikes.
Trump: ‘Mandatory’ for Muslim, Arab allies to normalize ties with Israel Trump reportedly used conference call with Saudi Arabia, UAE, Pakistan, Qatar, Turkey, and other countries to pressure leaders to join the Abraham Accords.
Trump Seeks to Reshape Middle East with Massive Abraham Accords Expansion Trump is pushing to expand the Abraham Accords as part of a broader framework tied to ongoing Iran negotiations, urging regional powers including Saud...
WATCH: Hezbollah drone strikes house in northern Israel Footage shows an explosive drone launched by Hezbollah striking a home in Metula, a northern Israeli border community—with only minor injuries reported.
Israel to train thousands of new ultra-Orthodox doctors Facing a physician shortage, Israel eyes plan to train thousands of ultra-Orthodox doctors over the next five years.
Iran demands US give regime $12 billion in frozen assets held in Qatar The demand has reportedly emerged as one of the main remaining obstacles to a possible memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran.
‘Great deal or no deal,’ says Trump, giving Iran ‘five to seven days’ to compromise Trump defends emerging deal with Iran from accusations that it mirrors Obama's 2015 deal.
Herzog freezes Netanyahu’s pardon request Israel's president reportedly suspends Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request after calling for negotiations aimed at reaching a plea bargain.
Netanyahu, Trump agree on Iran deal: ‘Our partnership was never stronger’ Israeli prime minister says he reached an understanding with President Trump regarding the proposed interim deal with Iran as well as the fighting in Lebanon.
WATCH: Inside the Israeli Navy’s war games – How sailors are training to stop the next sea attack Israeli Navy sailors patrolling west of Gaza describe the relentless 24/7 maritime vigilance carried out since Oct. 7.
Mamdani paid multiple visits to Holocaust-denying sheikh who claimed Jewish death toll ‘was exaggerated’ Mamdani's 'homecoming' February visit to the sheikh's mosque followed two other trips across Queens to see Al-Sahlani in January 2025 and July 2025, public records show.
IDF chief signals readiness for intensified fighting along northern front Praising Israeli troops, Zamir said there is 'no power in the world comparable to the bravery of our fighters,' adding that forward leadership continues to drive battlefield performance.
‘Iran deal not certain; fighting could restart in 24 hours’ — analyst The Israeli expert compared the possible agreement to the Obama-era nuclear deal.
